Regional Director, Nursing

American Oncology Network

. Provide collaborative leadership for oncology nursing practice, education, and research across the assigned region .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $119,000 - $179,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology nursing practice, education, and research, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, patient safety, and effective leadership of nursing teams. Proficient in managing clinical operations, developing nursing practice projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In NursingRN Licensed In The State Of EmploymentOCN Certification10 Years Managerial Experience In Nursing OperationsProficiency In OncoEMR

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Hard Skills

Clinical Criteria KnowledgeEvidence-Based Methods (NCCN)Medical Information SystemsMedical Claims Payment ProcessesReport PreparationPresentation SkillsProcedural DocumentationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral And Written CommunicationInterpersonal EffectivenessEmotional IntelligenceCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)OncoEMR

Certifications & Qualifications

OCN CertificationMulti-State Licensure

Industry Keywords

Oncology NursingPatient SafetyRegulatory ComplianceClinical OperationsNursing Practice Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide collaborative leadership for oncology nursing practice, education, and research across the assigned region
Lead clinical nursing practice and establish efficient work processes and quality and safety metrics
Provide education and document competency for nursing staff on policies, procedures, and clinical requirements
Participate in the AON Nursing Council and partner with physician leadership and executive management on vision and strategic priorities
Oversee development and implementation of nursing practice projects
Supervise regional nursing staff and implement education and standard operating nursing practices
Ensure regulatory, licensure, compliance, patient safety, and documentation requirements are met across regional practices
Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Managers as a clinical resource and liaison to centralized corporate services
Research RN and LPN scopes of practice by state and ensure regional compliance
Manage nursing team initiatives and partner with the regional clinical pharmacist on clinical initiatives and process improvements
Oversee chart audit processes and care management resources, including dieticians and clinical staff
Manage costs and identify opportunities to eliminate non-value costs
Represent regional nursing issues and recommendations to leadership and committees
Host monthly nursing leadership meetings and communicate SOP, procedure, and organizational updates
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information
Partner with senior management and Human Resources on nursing recruitment and retention strategies
Oversee departmental scheduling, resource utilization, planning, staffing, training, performance, discipline, time-off approvals, and employee development
Plan regular visits and assessments of assigned practices with executive management and practice leadership
Report significant issues and clinical improvement opportunities to executive leadership and the AON Nursing Council

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
Must be RN licensed in the state of employment and obtain and maintain multi-state licensure
OCN Certification required
Valid state Driver’s License required for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings
10 years demonstrated progressive managerial success overseeing nursing and clinical operations
At least 5 years’ experience in community oncology nursing
Expert with medical information systems and medical claims payment processes
Thorough knowledge of clinical criteria and application required; working knowledge of evidence-based methods (NCCN) preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience preparing reports, presentations, and procedural documents, with ability to present information effectively
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with executives, physicians, providers, team members, patients, and family members
Ability to work independently, manage stressful situations, and exercise discretion and good judgment
Critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills
Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness
Strong customer focus and business/political acumen
Ability to work remotely effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities
Leadership, mentoring, coaching, motivation, project leadership, and facilitation skills
Human resources management, hiring, performance management, employee relations, and supervision skills
Proficiency in OncoEMR
Ability to travel 26–50%
Ability to work Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
Professional development
Travel reimbursement or business travel support is implied for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings
Paid time-off request approval process
Opportunities for future advancement